Water vs Soft Drinks

Namaste Everyone,

According to one of the studies, Americans are still drinking about 42 gallons of sugar drinks per person, per annum. No one is accusing anyone but this is one of the reason for obesity among American children and adults. Soft drinks are being offered everywhere including in school grounds, office lunchrooms, public places such as airports, baseball parks, football games and yes even in hospitals. When you are seated in a restaurant, the first thing they ask you is what would you like to drink. When you tell them water, they look at you like you said something alien to them.  

If you do not want to drink water, then ask for a cup of hot water with lemon. That's what I do and I have never faced any refusal for my request. From mom and pop cafe to more upscale, candle-light restaurants, requesting for cup of hot water with lemon is acceptable. Your body is made of what you put in. I know so many people who tell me, "Cathi, I have hard time losing my weight." The next time you reach for a can of soda, see if you can refrain from joining the average American who consumes 16 cans every day. Remember that a can of soda is loaded with sugar. One 12-once can contain 10 teaspoons of sugar and check to see how much calories it contains. 100, 150, 200, 450? They all add up.

Be mindful of what you drink, remember it is your body.

Aloha -- Cathi